Postcode LE2 1WS is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 242.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South is £59,268 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Victoria Park.
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,931 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 242.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South is £59,268 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 1WS.
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South near LE2 1WS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | St Mary’s Triangle | Small | Walking directions to St Mary’s Triangle |
| 0.2 mi | Clarendon Park Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Clarendon Park Community Garden |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £214,915 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £401,250 |
| Flats | 60 | £147,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £245,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the LE2 1WS postcode area, located within Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 1WS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Victoria News & Booze | Howard Road, Leicester, LE2 1XJ | Walking directions to Victoria News & Booze |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Queens Road, Leicester, LE2 1TT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Bargin Booze | Queens Road, Leicester, LE2 1TT | Walking directions to Bargin Booze |
| 0.1 mi | Green and Pleasant | Queens Road, Leicester, LE2 1TT | Walking directions to Green and Pleasant |
| 0.2 mi | Knighton Supermarket | Clarendon Park Road, Leicester, LE2 3AF | Walking directions to Knighton Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.